Air Astana and Boeing announced an order for four 767-300ERs (Extended Range) and three 787-8s. The order is valued at $1.3bn at current list prices. “Our decision to order the Boeing airplanes is part of Air Astana’s long-term growth strategy to expand and modernize our fleet with newer, more fuel-efficient airplanes to serve domestic, regional
Boeing delivered the first 747-8 Intercontinental VIP airplane to an undisclosed customer. The airplane, which was delivered with a minimal interior, will enter service in 2014 after its VIP interior is installed. The VIP version of the 747-8 Intercontinental provides a cabin with 4,786 ft² (444.6 m²). This 747-8 VIP will include Greenpoint Technologies’ Aeroloft,
Boeing confirmed that China Southern Airlines has agreed to buy 10 Boeing 777-300ERs, as the airline plans to expand its capacity to meet growing demand in Asia-Pacific and China. The agreement still requires Chinese Government approval.
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) announced the delivery of three new Airbus A320 aircraft to Airphil Express in January and early February. All three aircraft are part of GECAS’ existing order book with Airbus. As of January 2012, Airphil Express operates a fleet of 19 aircraft to 30 destinations with further routes planned in 2012.
Doric Asset Finance announced the placement of two A319 aircraft with the Tunisian airline Syphax Airlines for a period of approximately five years. The lease agreements were signed on 17th January 2012. Doric acted as a Remarketing Agent for two German Funds from the Hamburg-based investment house Woelbern Invest.
AWAS has delivered a Boeing 737-800 passenger aircraft to Skymark Airlines. This is the first of two scheduled 737-800s to be delivered to the expanding Japanese airline this quarter.
Silver Airways has accepted delivery of the third of six Saab 340Bplus aircraft to be added to its fleet by July 2012. Each of the six Saab 340’s being added to the Silver Airways fleet will be subject to a period of inspection and certification to ensure full compliance with all safety and operational requirements
Dublin based global aircraft lessor, AWAS, has agreed to acquire a portfolio of twelve aircraft from GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS). All twelve modern, passenger aircraft are already on-lease to successful airlines, with six of the airlines joining AWAS as new customers. Bank debt for the acquisition is provided through a $317m limited recourse
FLY Leasing, a global lessor of modern commercial jet aircraft, has acquired two Boeing 737-700 aircraft on lease to Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL Airlines. FLY now has a fleet of 111 commercial aircraft on lease to 54 airlines in 29 countries.
An agreement was signed with R&R Aviation on the last day of the Singapore Airshow for two brand new Eurocopter EC130 B4, marking Eurocopter’s breakthrough into the Bangladeshi market with its first new civil helicopter sale. This achievement capped Eurocopter’s successful outing at the Airshow this year, where it also inked deals for four new
